October 2nd, 2023
Just when I thought we had a good understanding of quiet quitting, I started seeing posts about “Lazy Girl Jobs,” and felt compelled to investigate further. While some people argue that both are really about work/life balance and the anti- ...
September 19th, 2023
Nurses are the backbone of healthcare delivery and the current nursing shortage has given nurses everywhere a unique gift. Now, more than ever, nurses have the freedom to choose when, where, and how much they want to work. While the ...
July 21st, 2023
Effective leadership is a delicate balancing act that requires managing a diverse range of employees. Each department contains employees with varying levels of skill, engagement, life experiences, and enthusiasm. As a leader, you invest your time, energy, and resources into ...
July 10th, 2023
In the realm of leadership, words and actions are powerful tools that, when aligned, can create a profound impact on team engagement and loyalty. It's not enough for leaders to simply articulate their intentions; they must also ensure they are ...
June 6th, 2023
This past week, AMN Healthcare released its latest nursing survey. To say the results are alarming is an understatement. Sadly though, I am not surprised. Several stats grabbed my attention and my heart. Here are a few:
Only 15% of nurses ...
April 18th, 2023
Did you know that having fun at work is not just a luxury but a necessity for your well-being and productivity? Working in a medical setting, you know better than anyone that the work can be challenging, stressful, and emotionally ...
April 3rd, 2023
Successful workplaces thrive on employee engagement. Leaders can effectively motivate and engage employees, by first understanding employees' unique perspectives and preferences. What motivates one worker may fall flat for another. In their book, The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Work ...
March 28th, 2023
As a leader, it's natural to focus on employees who are struggling or need more support to improve their performance. However, it's equally important to pay attention to your star employees. These employees have consistently demonstrated their capabilities and have ...
February 14th, 2023
Across the country, legions of disengaged workers punch the clock daily. Their managers either don't realize, don't care (if they're disengaged themselves), or just don't know what to do about it. In today’s world with tight staffing and limited talent ...
February 7th, 2023
Empathy is what puts the care into healthcare. Without it, patients become just a number, just a case, just a disease. The same goes for your staff. Without empathy, you risk your staff losing interest in their job and the ...